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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.07, 748.71 and 411.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.07, 748.71 and 411.35 is: 617.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.07 : 748.71 = 411.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.07/748.71 = 411.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.07x = 748.71 × 411.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.07x = 307,978.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,978.11/499.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.10

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